I hope this weekend goes by quickly for you Janae! Brooke will be back in your arms in no time and the look on her face when she sees you will feel AMAZING. I know it hard not running when you need that little peaceful stress release outlet. I’m not running either right now…sad face. Hang in there girlie :)

I hope the weekend goes fast for you and that you enjoy. It will totally get easier when Brooke gets to be a bit older. When they are little, for some reason, it is just harder. I remember. Love that quote – and of course, love the brownie sundae!

Laura

And omg, I love that shirt! That is totally me. My mom always says to me (cause she knows how much I love to eat) “you have to keep running so you can keep eating what you love”. Yep mom, you nailed it!!

I’m so sorry Janae! It will get easier. I know it’s hard but I know you have lots of awesome family and friends to keep you busy this weekend. That brownie sundae looks DELICIOUS! Where can I get one!?

Newest parenthood episode made me think of you. The mom’s kids leave with their first weekend and it is miserable for her. The only thing that gets her through is her family that loves her. I think it’s awesome how you have such a great family That is always by your side. Hope the weekend goes by quick !!!!
love the shirt

It gets a bit easier each time, but is never easy. Does that make any sense? My youngest is getting ready to leave for a week to see their dad during Spring Break. I am totally missing her already. (My oldest usually only goes for a couple of days. She doesn’t like to be gone that long and is old enough to choose.)
I hope this weekend flies by for you! Keep your mind occupied and your body busy.

Love the Kristin Armstrong quote! I don’t think I’ve cried while running (unless I’m watching something sad on TV while I’m on the treadmill), but I definitely cry sometimes when I’m doing yoga. It’s good to let things out. I hope your time without Brooke goes as quickly and painlessly as possible!

Amber S.

I am in the middle of reading “Mile Markers” right now and am loving it! I saw you mention it on your blog and have been waiting to read it since. The library finally had it stock this week! Thanks for the recommendation!

haha I love that shirt. Sometimes I wonder if I run to eat, or eat to run? One of the hardest things about being injured is cutting back how much I eat –frustrating! Wonderful quote as well. Happy Saturday!

I don’t know if leaving your sweet girl will ever get easier. That’s not a road I’ve had to travel. I do know that tears and running are therapeutic. I’ve had to run out a lot of my own struggles lately and tears flowed aplenty.

Jill

The first few times my kids were with my ex I was an inconsolable mess. Then I started making plans to fill my every alone moment. I used sleeping pills to get me thru the nights. Its been 2 years and I have grown. I learned to embrace my alone time. I usually choose to stay home, read, take a bath, endulge my whims go on loooong runs :). Hang in there, Janae. It does get easier.

Patty

It will get better. I promise. I don’t see why you can’t have a daily dose of DC to feel better about being away from Brookers. You can only take so much suffering at once. Lol. Hang in there Janae, take it from a mom who has been there done that.

Take one day at a time and fill your time with friends and family that show you love. It looks like you have a wonderful support system around you, use it to your advantage.
On a separate note, I must have that tank!

I have no idea if it gets easier, V had surgery on Thursday, his first ever and his dad was there and I was so irritated, not sure if I am putting my stress on him or if he actually irritated me, but in the end, it is all about my son and the fact that he has two parent in two different houses doesn’t mean he has ever spent anytime in his house nor has he even taken him for ice cream. So I am clueless if it gets easier, since I don’t have to share.

What I do know is that you have a beautiful and wonderful daughter, and that you have great strength and you can do this. Sending hugs and prayers.

Chrissy

Hi Janae! I found your blog while I was running with my first pregnancy and enjoyed following while you ran with your pregnancy as well. I ran the Phoenix half today and it went by pretty smooth, there was even a little rain! I was excited when you said that you were going to run it as well, I thought maybe I might see or meet you (well it would have been a very slim chance I am nowhere near as fast as you! ha ha). I am sorry about your injury, and hope you recover quickly! Hopefully commenting on your blog isn’t too strange because you do not know me, but best of luck in your future races! I hope for the best for you in this difficult time in your life. Your daughter is lucky to have a go-getter mom like you!

I absolutely love that quote! On many occasions I have had to slow down or walk because I couldn’t breath from heavy emotions. Sometimes it’s sadness, sometimes it’s pure joy. But running always seems to bring it out and I love it.

I hope the rest of the weekend is super fast and you get to see your cutie soon.

love the quote… nothing could be more true of running.
my grandma only makes brownies with nuts…
i had a sad childhood (kidding ;)
I hope you can get back to running soon!!
I also hope these days without your Brooke go by quickly (and happily) :)